Fuel filter cap
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Fuel filter cap
Well I didn't listen and used the 1/2 in drive instead of the socket now I have to get a new one. I know there's a lot about using the oem cap for the oil but can I use the dorman one from advance auto for the fuel filter?
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Cool I bought the direct fit one from advance for 45 geez what an expensive cap
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Ouch! That is highway robbery. I got the OEM from Tousley for $35, sure odd that aftermarket is that high.
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I wanted to get a spare( just in case) and my dealer wanted $65. Needless to say I didn't get a spare.i figured if I was gonna spend that much I would just get one of those fancy anodized aluminum ones.
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Had a really cheap moment didn't want to by the 24mm socket now I had to buy the cap and this one is stuck luckily I'm not over due or anything for a filter change
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I had the exact same issue when I bought my Ex. I went cheap and brutal and used a chisel or screwdriver at an angle to cut through in several spots until it broke the seal then spun it off. It worked for me and as long as there is a filter in there it should catch anything that gets knocked down inside. If nothing else disconnect the fuel lines and clean it out afterwards. Good luck!!
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One more thing wile I have you guys attending I ordered online got 20 dollars off great right? Then I noticed after I got all the oil in all was 5w 4o and 1 0w 40 is this going to hurt or am I sol and have to drain it all and get new oil
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I had the exact same issue when I bought my Ex. I went cheap and brutal and used a chisel or screwdriver at an angle to cut through in several spots until it broke the seal then spun it off. It worked for me and as long as there is a filter in there it should catch anything that gets knocked down inside. If nothing else disconnect the fuel lines and clean it out afterwards. Good luck!!
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^^^ Exactly what I was thinking. Gives you an excuse for a very useful tool 
I bought one years ago (mid 1970s) to get the oil filters off VW Rabbits after going into the VW dealership and seeing that is what their mechanics used.
I have used that over-sized channel locks for a bazillion things, including stuck filters, plumbing, pressing parts together and everything in between, when you need 'em, there's nothing like 'em...
I bought one years ago (mid 1970s) to get the oil filters off VW Rabbits after going into the VW dealership and seeing that is what their mechanics used.
I have used that over-sized channel locks for a bazillion things, including stuck filters, plumbing, pressing parts together and everything in between, when you need 'em, there's nothing like 'em...